Jim Calko is an experienced consultant and heads Agile Services at The Gunter Group. For more than 18 years, Jim has been leading diverse teams in the military, high-tech manufacturing, eCommerce and health care sectors. Jim graduated from the Pamplin School of Business in 2014 with a Masters in Business Administration. Jim was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)
Category: Alumni of PSOB
Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
What are you doing now? (As alumna of the UP Pamplin MBA Nonprofit program) I am currently working for The Partners Group as Director of HR & Operations. I work in TPG’s Bellevue Office and our company is based in Portland. My role in HR and Operations is a perfect blend of my skill set…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
Remembering the Legacy of Elizabeth A. Schmitt Cebula
Today, we remember Elizabeth A. Schmitt Cebula (Jan. 27, 1932 – Sept. 9, 2021), a loving mother, grandmother and friend of the University of Portland. She always had a smile on her face, supporting our students and business community. “Elizabeth Cebula positively contributed to the lives of many people through her kindness, compassion, generosity, and…Continue Reading Remembering the Legacy of Elizabeth A. Schmitt Cebula
Alumni Spotlight: David Danforth (MBA)
What are you doing now? I am currently the Global Vice President for PACCAR Parts which is the parts and service aftermarket support division for all Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF truck dealers around the world. I have been with PACCAR for 34 years and started working here once I completed my MBA at the University…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: David Danforth (MBA)
Join Jordan and the Grotto Mission
About the Grotto Did you know that there is a 62-acre shrine, The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, (aka “The Grotto”) located here in Portland, Oregon? The Grotto is a Roman Catholic ministry of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary and during 2019, The Grotto hosted roughly 375,000 visitors. It is considered amongst…Continue Reading Join Jordan and the Grotto Mission
Alumni Spotlight: Noah Schutte (MBA ’18, MSOTM ’19)
How did a graduate degree help you? In my 3 years at the University of Portland I ended up doing two graduate degrees (MBA and MSOTM). Being able to take a wide range of courses is something I found very valuable. At the same time, the quality of the courses is something that I was…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Noah Schutte (MBA ’18, MSOTM ’19)